We have not made any distinctions with regard to perpetrators of street harassment. No gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, or race is exempt. Our message is for all Bahamians.
If you see anyone sexually harassing another person, whether an adult or a minor, we hope you are will step up and speak out if it is safe to do so. There is information on our website about bystander intervention. Educate yourself and be empowered to take action.
Sexual harassment in public places can lead to much worse things happening behind closed doors. If one thinks he/she is entitled to the time, attention, and/or conversation of a stranger, imagine what else one is capable of and confident in doing. This is not a trivial issue. Street harassment often does not end with, "Hey, sexy!" Harassers often become physical, verbally abuse, and stalk.
We do not rank issues according to our opinion/perception of their levels of importance. Street harassment is the issue Hollaback! Bahamas is here to address. If you are passionate about another issue, be encouraged to do something about it.
You are not alone in your limited understanding of street harassment, its root/causes, and its effects. Fear not! Hollaback! Bahamas has broken the silence, and we will continue to ignite conversations and develop strategies to end street harassment. It starts with education and awareness, so those chalked messages are not the last you will see or hear from us.
Street harassment should not happen in the first place. Street harassment is not normal and should not be treated as such. It's not something we should just "deal with" and it needs to be addressed.
We will continue to work to raise awareness of the issue, educate the Bahamian public, and let those experiencing harassment know it is not their fault and they are not alone.
Thank you for your feedback about the trash. Next time we "graffiti up the sidewalk" we'll promote it beforehand and welcome you and everyone else to join us and bring along trash bags so we can clean the place up a bit at the same time.
We believe many people are aware of this issue, but do not know how to respond.
We will officially launch on April 14, 2014.
We have an anti-street harassment program for schools which we are eager to deliver. Unfortunately, it's quite difficult to get responses from school administrators. Fortunately, we're persistent! In the interim, we are happy to do what we can to educate and sensitize the public. If you're interested in our work and would like to share other ideas, feel free to contact us via our website or Facebook page.
hollaback242 says...
hope you will*
On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 7 April 2014, 3:51 p.m. Suggest removal
hollaback242 says...
We have not made any distinctions with regard to perpetrators of street harassment. No gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, or race is exempt. Our message is for all Bahamians.
If you see anyone sexually harassing another person, whether an adult or a minor, we hope you are will step up and speak out if it is safe to do so. There is information on our website about bystander intervention. Educate yourself and be empowered to take action.
On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 4 April 2014, 9:56 a.m. Suggest removal
hollaback242 says...
Thank you! We appreciate your support!
On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 4 April 2014, 9:52 a.m. Suggest removal
hollaback242 says...
Sexual harassment in public places can lead to much worse things happening behind closed doors. If one thinks he/she is entitled to the time, attention, and/or conversation of a stranger, imagine what else one is capable of and confident in doing. This is not a trivial issue. Street harassment often does not end with, "Hey, sexy!" Harassers often become physical, verbally abuse, and stalk.
We do not rank issues according to our opinion/perception of their levels of importance. Street harassment is the issue Hollaback! Bahamas is here to address. If you are passionate about another issue, be encouraged to do something about it.
You are not alone in your limited understanding of street harassment, its root/causes, and its effects. Fear not! Hollaback! Bahamas has broken the silence, and we will continue to ignite conversations and develop strategies to end street harassment. It starts with education and awareness, so those chalked messages are not the last you will see or hear from us.
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On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 3 April 2014, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
hollaback242 says...
Street harassment should not happen in the first place. Street harassment is not normal and should not be treated as such. It's not something we should just "deal with" and it needs to be addressed.
We will continue to work to raise awareness of the issue, educate the Bahamian public, and let those experiencing harassment know it is not their fault and they are not alone.
Thank you for your feedback about the trash. Next time we "graffiti up the sidewalk" we'll promote it beforehand and welcome you and everyone else to join us and bring along trash bags so we can clean the place up a bit at the same time.
On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 2 April 2014, 12:01 p.m. Suggest removal
hollaback242 says...
We believe many people are aware of this issue, but do not know how to respond.
We will officially launch on April 14, 2014.
We have an anti-street harassment program for schools which we are eager to deliver. Unfortunately, it's quite difficult to get responses from school administrators. Fortunately, we're persistent! In the interim, we are happy to do what we can to educate and sensitize the public.
If you're interested in our work and would like to share other ideas, feel free to contact us via our website or Facebook page.
On Taking harassment off the streets
Posted 2 April 2014, 11:56 a.m. Suggest removal